A RESIDENT from Mountsorrel has told the Echo they are fed up of construction trucks, serving a new housing development, “racing through” the village.

A homeowner living in The Green told the Echo approximately every eight minutes “bangs and crashes” can be heard as large Meynell vehicles drive “at speed” through the area and over speed bumps.

The resident says Meynell Plant Hire is owned by Jelson Holdings and the vehicles pass through the village as they transport materials from the quarry, in Wood Lane, to the Jelson Homes’ Fieldfare development, off Halstead Road.

They said: “They start running from 7am until 4.30pm, every day. They race through Mountsorrel village, hitting every bump at speed creating explosions of noise. You can’t concentrate and they can be heard half a mile away.

“It’s horrendous and it’s been going on for over three months. It is simply outrageous that they were allowed to use this route in the first place.”

Two routes were agreed for the vehicles to use as part of planning permission for the development and both state construction traffic must go via The Green to Rothley Road.

Pictured is the entrance to the Fieldfare development, off Halstead Road. (Image: Loughborough Echo)

A Mountsorrel Parish Council spokesperson told the Echo they are aware of residents’ concerns and have spoken with the borough council and Jelson Homes.

They said: “As far as planning conditions are concerned, they’re following the route that was agreed.

“All the vehicles used by Jelsons are fitted with tachometers and cameras to monitor speeds. If there are any issues, Jelsons can be contacted and they can check the vehicle.

“At the moment they say there has been no one speeding or doing anything they shouldn’t.”

The spokesperson told the Echo the parish council will continue to monitor the situation with Leicestershire Police - which has also confirmed it is aware of concerns.

Charnwood Borough Council says the routes were approved in consultation with the county council.

A spokesperson said: “The route was decided as the most appropriate as, where possible, it uses major roads in order to avoid built up areas of housing and on-street parking, as well as narrow roads.

“If residents are aware that construction vehicles are not using the approved route, please report it to our planning enforcement team on 01509 634570.”

County Councillor Blake Pain, cabinet member for highways, said: “We have written to Jelson Ltd asking they remind drivers using these roads to be mindful of the impact their vehicles cause and to drive in a courteous and respectful manner.”

The Echo has made attempts to contact Jelson Homes but a response was yet to be received at the time of publication.